Saturday, March 31, 2012

Passover spring cleaning

  • JERUSALEM (RNS) During the month leading up to Passover, which this year begins April 6 at sundown, Chevy Weiss, an ultra-Orthodox Jewish mother with five kids and a demanding career, scrubs and vacuums almost everything in her Baltimore home.
  • (Huffington Post)
  • And even I, the least domestic of three sisters, am inspired and start to deep clean think theres something about spring that invites us to do both. Jews scrub their homes and tidy up their souls in preparation for Passover.
  • (Patriot Ledger)
  • with cleaning as a rite of spring.
  • (Minneapolis Star Tribune)
  • The intermediate days of Passover (Hol Hamoed) are a great opportunity to spend quality time with yourself or your loved ones exploring Jerusalem and its surrounds. 1.
  • (Jerusalem Post)
  • This time of year, many Jewish cooks conduct an elaborate spring cleaning that has much deeper meaning than a simple change of seasons. Preparing for Passover begins with a thorough removal of chametz, or foods made from leavened grains, from the house.
  • (Denver Post)
  • Spring-cleaning is a ritual known in many nations For centuries, Jews have made a thorough cleansing of the home part of Passover, which includes removing any leavened foods or "chametz" for the holiday.
  • (Washington Times)
  • It is now less than a month to Passover and for many Jews this means serious spring cleaning. The Bible states that it is forbidden to eat or possess any leaven during the Passover festival.
  • (BBC News)
  • If you don't know what I'm talking about, you need to read today's story about spring cleaning: Food staffers divested Also today: the secret behind making a good veggie burger, and Passover food you can make ahead of time.
  • (Washington Post)
  • Take advantage of family gatherings this spring to ask (or beg) your aunt for her perfect This colorful Children's Passover dish set from the National Museum of American Jewish History shop may do just that.
  • (Victorville Daily Press)
  • Nothing seems more optimistic than a beautiful spring day This recipe is easily adapted for Passover by substituting the breadcrumbs for crumbled matza and or nuts such as pistachios. Preheat oven to 177 C. 1.
  • (Jerusalem Post)

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